DARCHE 270 AWNING INSTALL | WHY I DECIDED TO SWAP OUT MY IRONMAN AWNING FOR DARCHE |

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  • Опубликовано: 5 янв 2025
  • installed the darche 270 awning, it was a very easy quick process and the set up of the 270 awning was so easy compared to my 2.5m x2.5m iron Man awning that took 2 people to set up. the darche is easy for 1 person to set up as its a free standing awning, although it is still recommended to fold the poles down to give it support.

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  • @darrenc4096
    @darrenc4096 2 года назад +5

    Yep gotta agree. That’s one super slick awning. Heaps of cover, quality canvas and built in legs that drop down to help stabilise it once tied down. Thanks for the vid as you have prompted me to go have a closer look at that one. Cheers 🍺

    • @bia4x4
      @bia4x4  2 года назад +1

      Awesome!

  • @kjinoz1
    @kjinoz1 2 года назад +2

    We have the same awning and it's been mostly great.
    A couple of tips for you,
    Darche make long brackets for platform racks that reach the slot in the next panel, gives it much better support for rough roads.
    The cover leaks so you will have to dry the awning if it rains or you wash the car with it on.
    I've fitted quick release brackets so I can take it off easily between trips. I used RacksBrax, expensive but are great.There are other brands around as well.
    It should be a big improvement, enjoy Moreton.

  • @dylusion
    @dylusion 2 года назад +2

    Looks good! Definitely worth throwing some washers under those mounting nuts to help spread the load on the bracket and avoid them pulling through. 👍

  • @kato695
    @kato695 2 года назад +3

    The 270's are so good, you will get years out of that investment. Nice job!

    • @bia4x4
      @bia4x4  2 года назад +1

      For sure, better to spend the money on quality that will last years then go for a cheap option

  • @lesneilson5632
    @lesneilson5632 2 года назад +1

    Excellent choice and you will love it Enjoy Moreton I went for a weekend and went round it twice exploring top to bottom haha it's like a smaller version of Fraser Island

  • @vlfreak
    @vlfreak 2 года назад +1

    That looks like a bloody good awning! enjoy Moreton (I know we did, can't wait to get back there!)

  • @nextleveladventuresau
    @nextleveladventuresau 2 года назад +2

    Turned out nice. Will be a massive improvement space wise compared to the old 2.5m one. Looking forward to seeing it in action.

    • @bia4x4
      @bia4x4  2 года назад

      Thanks, can't wait to use it on moreton hopefully to shield me from the sun and not rain 😅

  • @eds4wdcamping
    @eds4wdcamping 2 года назад +1

    Well done on the install of the awning it's probably the best mod for camping you can yeah enjoy your trip.

    • @bia4x4
      @bia4x4  2 года назад

      Thank you and definitely gonna be the most used mod on the car for camping!

  • @bobpfaff2258
    @bobpfaff2258 2 года назад

    I only have a Darche 2.5 x 2.5 side awning. The quality is excellent. Do as you plan and put an extra bolt per attachments to your roof rack. More so for when you deploy the awning. That is a big sail if the wind picks up!

    • @bia4x4
      @bia4x4  2 года назад +1

      Yeah I've put more bolts in. I'm wanting to extend the bracket out to reach the 2nd rail of the roof rack so it's a lot more supported

  • @jaydendarby5013
    @jaydendarby5013 3 месяца назад

    Hey Bia, just a question with how you’re traveling with it. In regard to the awning wrapping around to the boot, and your positioning of the awning from the roof, do you get much rain coming in from that gap at the back above the boot? Was just wondering if you could shift the awning forward a bit more if you chose to, to slightly close that gap?
    Looking at the same one for a Paj and was worried water would get straight through or drip heavily when I’m cooking or accessing the boot.
    Cheers Bia.

  • @Th3Butcher
    @Th3Butcher 2 года назад +1

    I like the front wrap around!!

    • @bia4x4
      @bia4x4  2 года назад +1

      Front wrap around is definitely what sold me on it

  • @johannanthonis2042
    @johannanthonis2042 Год назад

    Hey any chance you can send some information about your roof rack system . I can see they are arched to the factory roof rails . Just looking to get one for mine

  • @regkershaw
    @regkershaw 2 года назад +1

    Always liked the idea of these but like with all awnings what's it like with the wind and rain.
    Canvas stretches over time and because of the overall size of that I also would be worried about the stretch and strength

    • @bia4x4
      @bia4x4  2 года назад +1

      So far I haven't really seen any reviews on them stretching over time but if I do find it stretching I'll post about it

    • @danibudianto23
      @danibudianto23 Год назад

      Hi there, greeting from Indonesia. I also have the same type of Awning. The main issue when it's raining is water pool on the center and also the gap between roofrack and the awning house. Maybe you can share if you have a solutions for that.

  • @EWOverland
    @EWOverland 2 года назад

    Thanks for sharing, I have the same vehicle and I have interest in it.
    I have some questions:
    How havy is it ?
    How you mount the flat roof ravk when I see that you left the original roof bars rails ?

  • @raypayne4956
    @raypayne4956 2 месяца назад

    The bolts you mounts the brackets to the awning, do they come with the kit

    • @bia4x4
      @bia4x4  2 месяца назад +1

      I bought my awning second hand, so I bought them separately. I don't know if it's supposed to come with it or not, but mine didnt

  • @Bloomflyfishing
    @Bloomflyfishing Год назад +1

    Definatly put washers on those nuts mounted to your roof rack. I wouldn't be driving off without them on!

  • @lukwoz1302
    @lukwoz1302 Год назад +1

    Great vid

  • @craigseymour6200
    @craigseymour6200 2 года назад +1

    Hey , just wondering if you've been getting water in the awning when it's packed up ?read that they leak pretty bad which is a shame as I like these a lot
    Cheers Craig

    • @bia4x4
      @bia4x4  2 года назад +1

      Hey, yeah I have read a lot of reviews that say water gets in a bit, but I haven't noticed any water get in. And especially with all the rain we've been getting I've checked it a few times and still haven't noticed any

  • @DamianShepherd77
    @DamianShepherd77 2 года назад

    This looks like a great option! Do you know if it can mount to three roof bars instead of a platform?

    • @bia4x4
      @bia4x4  2 года назад +1

      Yeah you would be able to although a platform rack is more secure

  • @JM-ik3kr
    @JM-ik3kr 2 года назад

    루프랙 정보좀 부탁드립니다

  • @VDTKvIDEOS
    @VDTKvIDEOS 2 года назад

    Do you need a aftermarket roof rack to put on a awning?

    • @bia4x4
      @bia4x4  2 года назад

      I think u do, you can normally pick some up at a good price 2nd hand

  • @mitchellcream1339
    @mitchellcream1339 Год назад

    Hey! Seen a few reviews of water getting in the darche 270 bag and having to set up and Air out after rain or washing your car….. have you had this issue at all???
    Keep up the content!

    • @bia4x4
      @bia4x4  Год назад +1

      I did open it up on day and a bit of water did come out of it, but apart from that one time it hasn't happened again. I have heard on a fb page u can buy a replacement bag I think that's better at keeping the water out. But for me it only happened once, I have heard other people say they get water in theirs

  • @GeoffBywater-n6e
    @GeoffBywater-n6e 5 месяцев назад

    Nice plenty of cover keeps the sun and rain off

    • @bia4x4
      @bia4x4  5 месяцев назад

      Yes indeed!

  • @Angstvormirr
    @Angstvormirr Год назад

    Has it lasted the test of time?

    • @bia4x4
      @bia4x4  Год назад +1

      Yeah seems to be going good I use it a bit I did notice last time it did have a little water in the bag but I open the awning bag regularly and check

  • @muzza566
    @muzza566 2 года назад +1

    I’ve got one too cool

  • @Bloomflyfishing
    @Bloomflyfishing Год назад

    Also they look like West tigers soccer shorts haha!

    • @bia4x4
      @bia4x4  Год назад +1

      Oh haha there my local soccer club shorts I play for

  • @Aphony66
    @Aphony66 Год назад

    Hot...!😅